Jobs at Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

Legal interns work with attorneys on litigation and amicus-related projects, conduct legal research, and address media law issues involving press freedom and journalists’ rights. Internships are full-time summer positions for current first- and second-year law students. Candidates should be detail-oriented and interested in U.S. press freedom and media law; journalism experience or interest is preferred.

Develops and executes media relations and public relations strategies to promote the organization, secure media coverage, manage rapid-response communications, and position it as a thought leader. Responsibilities include journalist relationship management, press releases, spokesperson preparation, communications planning, event and conference PR, presentation oversight, media monitoring, performance tracking, and crisis communications support. The role collaborates with legal, policy, program, leadership, and communications teams.

Represents Michigan journalists and news organizations in litigation involving public records, judicial access, freedom of information, media law, and First Amendment rights. Provides legal advice, drafts court filings and amicus briefs, conducts journalist trainings, responds to legal inquiries, collaborates with stakeholders, and may supervise junior attorneys and fellows.

Leads the organization’s external communications strategy, brand positioning, media relations, digital presence, executive messaging, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy communications. Oversees Content, Digital, and Media teams; manages budgets, vendors, partnerships, and communications policies; and advises the Executive Team. The role develops messaging, campaigns, media opportunities, internal and external communications, and strategies that increase visibility and advance the organization’s mission.

The Michigan LLI Attorney will represent journalists in legal matters, provide counsel on newsgathering rights, and conduct trainings.